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Unless the Lord Constructs the House

Author: Mollie Knight Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Unless the Lord constructs the house, the builders work in vain; the Lord alone designs and builds foundations that remain. 2 Unless the Lord is keeping watch, the city cannot stand; the sentry guards the gates in vain without God's mighty hand. 3 In vain you labor night and day, by constant care oppressed; the Lord supplies your loved ones' needs and grants them sleep and rest. 4 The Lord designed the family, providing earthly love; our children are God's heritage - a gift from heaven above. 5 Like weapons in a warrior's hand are those who bear our name; with them we face a hostile world assured and free from shame. Topics: Daily Prayer Midday Prayer; Disciples/Calling; God Obedience to; God's Word; God's Armor; God's Gifts; God's law; God's Protection; God's Providence; God's Strength; Jesus Christ Mind of; Jesus Christ Parables of; Labor; Life Stages Family; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; People of God / Church Family of God; Suffering; Ten Commandments 5th Commandment (honor your fahter and mother); Unity and Fellowship; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, November 6-12 Scripture: Psalm 127 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

Lamp of Our Feet Whereby We Trace

Author: Bernard Barton Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 276 hymnals First Line: Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace Lyrics: 1 Lamp of our feet whereby we trace Our path when wont to stray; Stream from the fount of heav'nly grace, Brook by the trav'ler's way: 2 Bread of our souls whereon we feed; True manna from on high; Our guide and chart wherein we read Of realms beyond the sky; 3 Pillar of fire, thro' watches dark, Or radiant cloud by day: When waves would break our tossing bark, Our anchor and our stay: 4 Word of the ever-living God, Will of His glorious Son; Without thee, how could earth be trod Or heaven itself be won? 5 Lord, grant us all aright to learn The wisdom it imparts And to its heavenly teaching turn With simple, childlike hearts. Amen. Topics: The Word Law and Gospel Scripture: Psalm 119:105 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

In Christ, Our Liberty

Author: Lester Bork Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: We bind ourselves in freedom's chains Scripture: Galatians 5:1 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

Begin, My Tongue, Some Heavenly Theme

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 299 hymnals First Line: Begin, my tongue some heav'nly theme Lyrics: 1 Begin, my tongue, some heav'nly theme And speak some boundless thing; The mighty works or mightier Name Of our eternal King. 2 Tell of His wondrous faithfulness And sound His pow'r abroad; Sing the sweet promise of His grace, The love and truth of God. 3 His very word of grace is strong As that which built the skies; The voice that rolls the stars along Speaks all the promises. 4 O might I hear Thy heav'nly tongue But whisper, "Thou art mine!" Those gentle words shall raise my song To notes almost divine. Topics: Exalt the Lord; Adoration and Praise God Our Father Used With Tune: ST. ANNE